Fiorinal and Fioricet for Headache and Migraine Although effective

Fioricet, Fiorinal, Fioricet with Codeine, and Fiorinal with Codeine are potential for abuse.2,3 Some experts warn that butalbital is particularly likely to lead to.

"Butalbital-containing analgesics may be effective as backup medications or when other medications are ineffective or cannot be used. Because of concerns about overuse, medication-overuse headache, and withdrawal, their use should be limited and carefully monitored."1.

Analgesic medications containing butalbital, aspirin, acetaminophen, and/or caffeine are used by many "headachers" for tension-type headache (TTH) and Migraine.